Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then serve. To the pot, slowly and while whisking, add in the evaporated milk with the half and.
#Baked mac and cheese with evaporated milk and eggs mac#
Remove the foil and bake until the breadcrumbs are browned and the sauce is bubbling, about 10 minutes longer. This Southern baked mac and cheese is going to be your favorite. Top with breadcrumbs and cover tightly with foil. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 3-quart oval casserole dish or a 9-by 13-inch basking dish. Add the drained macaroni and stir to combine.ĥ. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the cheese sauce, whisking constantly. Whisking constantly, pour in 1 cup of the cheese mixture, whisking until combined. Beat the eggs in a small bowl until homogeneous and frothy. Season to taste with salt and more hot sauce if desired.Ĥ. Remove from heat, add the cheese all at once and whisk until fully melted and smooth. Whisk in the hot sauce and mustard and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally to prevent scorching. Whisking constantly, slowly add the evaporated milk, followed by the whole milk. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until light golden blond, about 2 minutes. Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and evaporated milk. Add the macaroni to the bowl and stir to combine. With a slotted spoon, remove the garlic to a medium bowl. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pulse until the bread is finely chopped, 10 to 12 short pulses. Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. While the pasta is soaking, combine the bread and 2 tablespoons of the butter in the bowl of a food processor and season with salt. Let sit at room temperature until tender, about 30 minutes, stirring it after the first 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Place the macaroni in a large bowl and cover with hot salted water by 3 0r 4 inches. Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 375F. The next best thing is to use evaporated milk and American cheese. Note: use a good melting cheese or combination thereof like American, cheddar, Jack, Fontina, young Swiss, Gruyere, Muenster, young provolone, and/or young Gouda, among others.ġ. The first type is southern or baked mac and cheese, which includes eggs and is almost. Inspired from The Food Lab by Kenji LopezĢ slices white bread, crusts removed, and torn into rough chunksġ teaspoon Franks RedHot or other hot sauce, to tasteġ ½ pounds extra-sharp cheddar cheese, gratedĨ ounces American cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes (I replaced this with every single kind of leftover cheese scraps I had in my fridge)